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Bridgeport
  • Suburb of Philadelphia, PA
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Bridgeport

#4,300 in Best Places to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Bridgeport is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 4,961. Bridgeport is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Bridgeport offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Bridgeport there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Bridgeport and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Bridgeport are highly rated.
    About Bridgeport...
    Population
    4,961
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $243,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,289
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      108.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      152.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      43.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      108.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,262
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      43.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      18%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Bridgeport

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,977
    National
    $69,021
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